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On'yomi
BO
Kun'yomi
した.う
shitau

pining · yearn for · love dearly · adore

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#2100
Radicalheart(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes14

Component Breakdown

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莫 + 㣺

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of not and heart. Heart yearning.

Symbolism

Yearn, love, cherish. Represents yearning.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Years passing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 慕 mean in Japanese?

慕 means pining, yearn for, love dearly, adore.

How do you read 慕?

On'yomi: ボ (BO). Kun'yomi: した.う (shitau).

How many strokes does 慕 have?

慕 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).

Is 慕 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 慕 (pining, yearn for, love dearly, adore) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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